Once again, Penn West Exploration has stepped up for health care in Rimbey, demonstrating their continued commitment to a healthy community with a $25,000 donation in response to a proposal put forth by David Thompson Health Trust.
Penn West’s gift has been made in support of the Continuing Care Resident Bus Campaign at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. The new bus will continue to provide opportunities for continuing care residents to stay active and remain connected to the community, ensuring an enhanced quality of life.
“It is with deep and heartfelt gratitude that we can say thank you to Penn West for their generous donation to the resident bus campaign,” said Colleen Connolley, site manager of the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. “They recognized the need and responded to the opportunity to positively impact the residents in our continuing care centre.
“This donation will assist tremendously with the purchase of the new resident bus that will enable the residents to remain connected to the community they lived in and loved. Their social wellbeing will be enhanced as a result.” said Connolley, on behalf of the Rimbey Health Services Donation Committee that worked with David Thompson Health Trust to submit the proposal for this donation.
This isn’t the first time Penn West has responded to a need at the Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre. Just eight months ago the company donated $10,000 in support of a portable ultrasound machine for the emergency room; a piece of equipment that is now in operation at the hospital.
“Penn West Exploration provides funding to organizations and initiatives that positively contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and communities in which we work,” explained Dean Norstrom, production foreman with Penn West.
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